Privacy policy

The protection of personal data is an important concern for us. Therefore, we process your data in accordance with the provisions of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable legislation on the protection of personal data and data security.

The following information applies to our Internet presence (hereinafter referred to as "website"). It provides you with an overview of the personal data we collect from you via our website, as well as for what purposes and in what way we use it. In addition, we inform you about the rights you have with regard to your personal data.

1. Controller under data protection law

STEAG GmbH
Rüttenscheider Str. 1-3
45128 Essen

info@steag.com
www.steag-iqony-group.com

The Steag Iqony Group is the brand under which STEAG GmbH bundles its business activities. If a Group subsidiary places an advertisement on our website, STEAG GmbH acts as the central point of contact.

2. Contact details of our data protection officer 

STEAG GmbH
Corporate Privacy Officer
Rüttenscheider Straße 1-3
45128 Essen
Germany

datenschutz@steag.com

3. Processing of your data

We process personal data in principle when this is necessary for the provision of a functional service or offer on our website. Any further personal processing will only take place with your consent. In the following, we will inform you which of our offers, functions or services that you will find on our pages require processing and which we offer you only on the basis of your consent.

4. Legal basis and purposes of processing

4.1 Website use

Each time you visit our website, our system automatically collects data and information from the computer system of your computer in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. When you call up a website, your IP address is anonymized by our website provider. The recorded data includes:

• the browser type and version used
• the operating system - date and time of the server request
• Status and error codes with execution time
• Website from which the request comes ("bounce page")
• IP address (anonymized before recording)
• URL/address of the elements to be loaded
• Type of request (GET or POST)

This data is partly transmitted to us automatically due to the setting of your terminal device. They are partly necessary to display our website correctly and to design it securely, as well as to detect and correct possible technical problems (§ 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTTDG (German Law)). Insofar as we use this data to make our website more usable and attractive, we assert legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) GDPR.

Your server log data will be deleted after two months at the latest. Since the collection of data for the provision of the website and the storage of data in log files is mandatory for the operation of the website, you do not have the option to object. Your data will be passed on to our hosting service provider.

4.2 Information provided by you

If you use our general contact form, we will receive your message to . We process the data you provide for the purpose you specify on the basis of your consent (legal basis Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. a) GDPR). We store information that you send to us via contact form. The information provided is used for the specific purpose of processing your request. Your data will be deleted after the processing of your request has been completed. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future, details can be found in chapter 6 "Your rights".

4.3 Cookies

In addition, we use cookies in some areas of our website. Cookies are small data elements that a web server can send to your computer. They store information about your visit to our site.

Our website uses different types of cookies. Some cookies ensure the correct function of the website (necessary cookies). Others increase your comfort when visiting the website, for example, so that you do not have to make settings again when you visit our website again. And some give us information about your user behavior on our website so that we can improve the performance of our website.

By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. We present all other cookies below and go into the purpose and legal basis for their use (legitimate interest or your consent). Some cookies are placed by third parties that appear on our pages, we also point this out separately below.

When you first visit our website, you will be asked whether you want to actively agree to the use of cookies.

4.3.1 Cookie Consent Manager CCM19

Beim ersten Besuch unserer Website werden Sie gefragt, ob SIe dem Einsatz von Cookies aktiv zustimmen wollen.

Über den Link "Zustimmung ändern" (siehe unter diesem Textabschnitt) oder über das Icon unten links auf allen Seiten können Sie Ihre Zustimmung jederzeit ändern.

4.3.3 SalesViewer®-Technologie

We use SalesViewer® to improve our website.

Scope of processing
As part of SalesViewer®, a javascripl-based tracking code is used on our website, with the help of which the following information (hereinafter referred to as company data) is determined as part of the process described in more detail here (https://www.salesviewer.com/de/datenschutz):

• Name, origin and industry of the visiting company
• Website from which the request comes ("bounce page")
• Keyword on the bounce page
• Visitor behavior (e.g. (sub)pages visited, time of visit, duration of visit)

Processing purposes
We use the data collected for marketing, market research and optimization purposes. This means that only company information is collected and processed.

Receiver
SalesViewer ® uses as subcontractors Hetzner Online GmbH, Industriestr. 25, 91710, Gunzenhausen for server hosting (infrastructure SalesViewer®) and Host Europe GmbH, Welserstraße 14, 51149 Cologne provision of DNS servers for SalesViewer®. We have concluded an order processing agreement with SalesViewer®.

Storage duration
The application does not collect any personal user data.

Legal basis and revocation option
With the -technology of SalesViewer® GmbH, we collect and store data for marketing, market research and optimization purposes on the basis of legitimate interests (Art. 6 para.1 p. 1 lit. f) GDPR).

You can object to the collection and storage of data at any time with effect for the future by clicking this link www.salesviewer.com/opt-out to prevent the collection by SalesViewer® within this website in the future. This will place an opt-out cookie for this website on your device. If you delete your cookies in this browser, you must click this link again.

4.3.4 Evalanche

We use the Evalanche service on our website to provide selected marketing materials and marketing campaigns as well as invitations and registrations for selected trade fairs and events.

Scope of processing
Evalanche is a tool that collects your contact information via masks, of course only with your consent, and transfers it to our CRM system. The purpose is to send you the information you ordered. We also use Evalanche for invitations and event registration to trade fairs and other events.

To do this, you provide us with the following data via an input mask:

• Salutation
• Name
• Last name
• Company
• E-mail
• ZIP
• Country

and declare your consent to the one-time processing of this data. The information will be sent to you by mail.

If you have consented to receiving information packages or a newsletter, we will also send you a confirmation by e-mail. You can unsubscribe from further mailings at any time via a link in our mailings or by e-mail.

Processing purposes
Our specific contact forms allow you, as a visitor to our website, to learn more about our company, download content, and provide us with your contact information and other demographic information. Our service provider processes and stores your personal data on German servers. We use this to get in touch with you. If you consent to it, we also collect cookies for information about your interaction with our website such as downloaded documents, visited pages, date and time of retrieval ("usage data"). For this purpose, our service provider stores information for us whether and when you have filled out a form on our website, opened marketing emails and/ or downloaded documents contained therein (e.g. white papers). Furthermore, these optional cookies can be used by us to build interest profiles and statistical evaluations. In this way, we learn which of our company's services are of interest to you.

Where can I learn more about Evalanche?
For more information, please refer to the privacy policy of our service provider
https://help.evalanche.cloud/hc/de/articles/360038742231-Dokumente-zum-Datenschutz-Datenmanagement. 

Receiver
The recipient of the data (service provider) is the German company SC-Networks GmbH, Würmstraße 4 82319 Starnberg, which is managed by our service provider CRM-Consults GmbH, Felsweg 14, 35435 Wettenberg and with whom we have concluded an order processing agreement.

Insofar as you have requested the download of documents (e.g. white papers) or consented to the sending of further information, your data will also be stored in our customer database.

Your data is stored exclusively on servers in the EU. The emails are sent via an Iqony server.

Storage duration
Your transaction data will be deleted no later than 4 weeks after the end of the contract for the Evalanche service. The interest profile generated from the cookies will be deleted after 24 months at the latest. Your contact data will be deleted from our CRM system after three years of passivity.

Legal basis and revocation option
This data processing is subject to your individual consent, Art. 6 para.1 p.1 lit. a) GDPR. For the services selected by you, Evalanche requests a double-opt-in in accordance with data protection. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future. For this purpose, we provide a link in each notification email. For more details, see chapter 6 "Your rights".

4.3.6 LinkedIn Insights Tag

We use the LinkedIn Insight Tag to analyse your user behaviour and target our marketing campaigns. This service is provided by LinkedIn Corporation (1000 W. Maude Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA) and offered in Europe by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland).

The LinkedIn Insight tag places a cookie in your browser when you visit our website, which records your IP address (shortened or temporarily stored for cross-device recognition), a timestamp and page events (such as page views), among other things.

The direct identifiers of LinkedIn members are removed within seven days and the remaining pseudonymised data is deleted after 180 days at the latest. LinkedIn does not share any personal data with us, but merely provides us with reports on the target group and the impact of our adverts without identifying you personally. Further information can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy.

This data is only processed with your consent in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) and Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR (also applies to transfer to a third country). If you reject the use of marketing cookies, the LinkedIn Insight tag will not be used. You can revoke your consent at any time.

Further information can be found under point 5 of our privacy policy.

4.3.7 Notification of new product features

We offer you the option of signing up for notifications about new product features in our offer configurator. For this purpose, we only process your email address in order to inform you by email when new features become available.

The processing of your email address for the purpose of notifying you about product features is based on your express consent (Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR). Your registration will be confirmed by means of a double opt-in procedure. You can revoke your consent at any time, e.g. via an unsubscribe link in each notification.

We use Evalanche (SC-Networks GmbH, Enzianstr. 2, 82319 Starnberg) as our processor in accordance with Art. 28 GDPR to send notifications to your email address. Your data will be used exclusively for the purpose of receiving notifications and will be deleted after you unsubscribe/revoke your consent or once the purpose no longer applies.

You can find more information about Evalanche in section 4.3.4.

5. Recipients of your data 

The processing of your personal data generally takes place in a member state of the European Union or in another state party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. A transfer of personal data to a third country or access to this data from a third country will only take place if the special requirements of Art. 44 et seq. GDPR are met (e.g. by agreeing on standard contractual clauses or if the recipient acts on the basis of a legal basis which the European Commission has decided pursuant to Art. 45 (1) GDPR (so-called adequacy decision)). For more details, please refer to the individual providers mentioned in Chapter 4.

6. Your Rights

You have a right of access, i.e. you can demand that we disclose all the personal information we have collected and hold on time (Art. 15 GDPR). In addition, you may also request rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) or deletion (Art. 17 GDPR) or restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR). You have the right to data portability, i.e. to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, insofar as this is technically feasible (Art. 20 GDPR) and, under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the further processing of your personal data (Art. 21 GDPR).

If we process your personal data on the basis of your consent, you can revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future. The revocation of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out on the basis of the consent until the revocation, but the processing for the future ceases.

Of course, you can object to the processing of your personal data for advertising purposes at any time with effect for the future. You can inform us about your advertising objection under the following contact details: info@steag.com.

We take your inquiries and concerns very seriously and always endeavor to comply with them. Furthermore, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority pursuant to Article 77 GDPR in conjunction with Section 19 BDSG. You have the option of contacting the above-mentioned data protection officer or a data protection supervisory authority with a complaint.

State: February 2025

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